NIMCET 2024 — Reasoning PYQ
NIMCET | Reasoning | 2024Odometer is to mileage as compass is to
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
Needle
- B.
Hiking
- C.
Speed
- D.
Direction
(Correct Answer)
Direction
Explanation
Step 1: Analyze the First Relationship (Odometer : Mileage)
To solve a verbal analogy, we must define the exact relationship between the first pair of words:
An odometer is an instrument built into a vehicle used specifically for measuring and displaying the mileage (the distance traveled).
Therefore, the relationship is: [Instrument] : [What it measures/indicates].
Step 2: Apply the Same Logic to the Second Pair (Compass : ?)
Now, we apply this exact parameters to a compass:
A compass is an instrument used primarily for navigation and orientation.
It identifies and points toward magnetic north to help determine the correct direction.
Step 3: Evaluate the Given Options
A) Needle: A needle is a structural component part of a compass, not what it measures.
B) Hiking: Hiking is an activity where a compass might be used, but it isn't what the instrument measures.
C) Speed: Speed is measured by a speedometer, not a compass.
D) Direction: This perfectly completes the instrument-to-measurement relationship.
Conclusion
Just as an odometer shows mileage, a compass shows direction.
Therefore, the correct option is D.